NHS

Deputy Ward Leader


Pay38,682.00 - 46,580.00 / year
LocationNottingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9164-25-1484?language=en&page=211&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The post holder will have the ability to be flexible and organised in the workplace with a passion for nursing and will be able to demonstrate clear management and leadership skills.

      The successful candidate will support the Band 7 Sister to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained within the ward. You will be an effective role model, delivering regular clinical care. The provision of clinical and non-clinical governance is an essential part of the role.

      We require an enthusiastic and conscientious team player with excellent communication skills who is well motivated and reliable. Previous experience/current experience as nurse in charge or leading a ward is desirable but not essential.

      Main duties of the job

      As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to all team members and lead by example by working clinically to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service for all person.

      This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience of the band 6 role.

      About us

      With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

      Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

      We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

      Details

      Date posted

      31 July 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

      Contract

      Secondment

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      164-7291657

      Job locations

      Queens Medical Centre - Ward C24

      Derby Road, Lenton

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

      Person Specification

      Training and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Current NMC registered
      • Degree in Nursing

      Desirable

      • Possession of Mentoring course or Supervisor/Assessor Training

      Values and Behaviours

      Essential

      • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust 'We are here for you' behavioural standards.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non registered staff and students Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
      • Experience at band 5 for 2 years minimum

      Desirable

      • Recent or current experience within the speciality
      • Experience in Audits, datix and e-roster

      Communication and relationship skills

      Essential

      • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
      • Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

      Desirable

      • Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

      Analytical and Judgment Skills

      Essential

      • Ability to identify own learning needs
      • Able to respond to problem situation and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place

      Desirable

      • Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
      Person Specification

      Training and Qualifications

      Essential

      • Current NMC registered
      • Degree in Nursing

      Desirable

      • Possession of Mentoring course or Supervisor/Assessor Training

      Values and Behaviours

      Essential

      • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust 'We are here for you' behavioural standards.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non registered staff and students Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
      • Experience at band 5 for 2 years minimum

      Desirable

      • Recent or current experience within the speciality
      • Experience in Audits, datix and e-roster

      Communication and relationship skills

      Essential

      • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
      • Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

      Desirable

      • Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

      Analytical and Judgment Skills

      Essential

      • Ability to identify own learning needs
      • Able to respond to problem situation and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place

      Desirable

      • Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      Queens Medical Centre - Ward C24

      Derby Road, Lenton

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      Queens Medical Centre - Ward C24

      Derby Road, Lenton

      Nottingham

      NG7 2UH


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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